Day Hikes Around Orange County from the Author: Robert Stone. Orange County is more than just a suburban landscape. More than 30% of the land is preserved greenspace. The county's long, sandy coastline is backdropped by the undeveloped Santa Ana Mountains. The coast-to-mountain geography creates a diverse terrain that offers many opportunities for exploration. This essential guide describes how to get to trailheads in the Santa Ana Range, the best trails in the county's parklands, and numerous access points to the coastline.

50 Best Short Hikes San Diego from the Author: Jerry Schad. 50 Best Short Hikes: San Diego is the first book in a new version of a series Wilderness Press initially launched in the 1990s. This 50 Best title sports a fresh, modern design while maintaining the original concept: It's a guidebook for busy outdoor lovers who want beautiful hikes to experience in limited spurts of time. With all of its trail distances tallying only 1 to 8 miles, 50 Best Short Hikes: San Diego showcases routes that can be completed in just an hour, a morning, or an afternoon. But these capsule distances are anything but dull or monotonous. Instead, myriad terrains beckon within these pages. Some trails wind along the coast, others weave through the canyons, and still others ascend mountains or meander into forests. Because of the attainable distances and the diverse land- and seascapes presented here, 50 Best Short Hikes: San Diego also appeals to hikers with physical limitations and to families with small children. All readers will appreciate the wealth of information about each trail area's varied history, geology, and amenities. As a longtime resident of San Diego and an avid outdoorsman, the author shares his favorite panoramas and pocket nirvanas in this Southern California region. He knows the nooks and crannies of his destinations, and he corrals them into this easy-to-follow, practical-to-use book. He divides San Diego into 5 micro-regions, with an overview map of the entire area. Then each individual entry includes a detailed map, directions to the trailhead, an at-a-glance info box, and personably written descriptive text. Design, information, and the author's writing style make this a compelling resource for local residents, and a keepsake for visitors.

Base Camp Las Vegas from the Author: Deborah Wall. This expanded and updated new edition of Deborah Wall s best-selling BASECAMP LAS VEGAS features 101 hikes in Nevada, Utah, California, and Arizona. Comprehensive descriptions of each hike including skill level, wildlife, points of interest, geology, archaeology, and history are enhanced by detailed maps and information about when to go, what to wear, and what to take along. With Wall as your guide, explore spectacular unspoiled wilderness by day, then retire to the world-class urban amenities of a basecamp like no other: Las Vegas."

Quick Escapes From Orange County from the Author: Colleen Fliedner. Weâ€™ve done the planning. You do the packing. When you only have a few days to get away, why spend half your time preparing? Quick EscapesÂ® From Orange County frees you from the details and puts you on the road to an enjoyable time away from home. Inside youâ€™ll find eighteen quick getaways within driving distance of the Orange County metro area. With this guide, youâ€™ll find enough variety to suit every budget and taste. Features: â€˘ Easy-to-follow itineraries for 36- to 48-hour minivacations â€˘ Recommendations for the best places to visit, dine, and sleep â€˘ Options for a variety of interests â€˘ Accurate driving directions and route maps â€˘ Information on festivals and special events

Afoot And Afield Orange County from the Author: Jerry Schad. This completely updated and expanded new edition in the Afoot and Afield series is the classic guide to the hiking opportunities throughout Southern Californiaâ€™s Orange County. Featuring more than 100 trips from serene summits to sparkling beaches, Afoot and Afield Orange County covers the Laguna Coast, Newport Beach, Crystal Cove State Park, the Chino Hills, Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve, the Santa Ana Mountains, and more. Trips ranging from short strolls to rigorous daylong treks are all within a short car trip of the Southlandâ€™s cities. Every trip was re-hiked by coauthor David Money Harris for this updated edition.